Pair of Elm Southern Official Chairs material-stone with space in the centre

with space in the centre for a DVD player or digital box

The spaces behind the fixed panels either side of the doors are accessible

Created by cutting down the legs of a higher table

The green frames that surround each of the six painted panels are carved to resemble bamboo

citrus aroma

Pair of Elm Southern Official Chairs material-stone with space in the centreShanxi, circa 1860 These handsome, dark wood chairs are from Shanxi province in a style referred to as 'Southern Official' chairs. The subtly curved 'S' shaped backrests feature a circular motif in relief carving with a 'f' character meaning 'rich' or 'wealthy' a symbol believed to bring prosperity to the owner of the chairs. Each chair also has scrolling dragons in relief carving at the corner of the headrail and side posts, which suggest they were